Sir Alex Ferguson Delivers Verdict on Manchester United's Summer Signings

Legendary Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has rated the club’s summer signings, naming one who has been ‘outstanding’ for him so far.

Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has praised the immediate impact of summer signing Senne Lammens and expressed optimism about the club's recent progress under Ruben Amorim.

Manchester United are currently on a five-match unbeaten streak, showing clear signs of improvement after a difficult campaign last season. This run includes a dramatic 2-2 draw against Tottenham just before the international break.

Amorim's team sits seventh in a tightly packed Premier League table, only two points behind third-placed Chelsea.

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Ferguson, who famously won 38 trophies during his 26 years at Old Trafford, made a rare public statement about the club while attending the Bahrain International Trophy horse racing event.

The iconic manager highlighted the "outstanding" start made by Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who joined from Royal Antwerp in a £21.7 million deal over the summer.

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Speaking to Raceday RTV, Ferguson shared his positive outlook on the team's development but emphasised the importance of consistency.

"There are signs, the manager has had some good signs," Ferguson said. "Particularly the goalkeeper has been outstanding, he’s only played three or four games and he’s looking really good."

"Of course, Mbeumo and Cunha, the new players from Wolves and Brentford, they’ve added to it. I hope the manager gets a bit of success because at United you need to have success—the signs are getting better,” he added.

"I think back-to-back wins is something teams like United should always expect. But having gone through a cycle where the improvement has to come by waiting and being patient, they’ll enjoy it now."

Lammens, 23, has made five appearances for Manchester United and remains unbeaten. He kept a clean sheet on his debut in a 2-0 win against Sunderland, which was followed by victories over Liverpool (2-1) and Brighton (4-2).

Lammens Had Been on the Radar for 12 Months

Despite the team drawing its last two league matches 2-2 against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, Lammens has received widespread praise for his performances.

Former goalkeeping coach Tony Coton, who worked under Ferguson for a decade, is said to have played a key role in the club's pursuit of Lammens. Now a scout for the Red Devils, Coton was reportedly persistent in recommending the Belgian.

Jason Wilcox, Manchester United's director of football, confirmed Coton's influence earlier this month.

"Tony Coton was putting Senne on my radar 12 months ago, and he was relentless with it," Wilcox stated. "This guy is going to be a top signing for us, and he has started well, but he has got to keep it going. He is very reflective, and he is very professional with his approach."

"We were always looking at goalkeepers who have huge potential. Senne was available and we decided to move, but it wasn’t a knee-jerk reaction."